Sadio Mane has revealed how his lethal Liverpool partnership with Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino has been forged by friendship.

The trio of Kop forwards have fired a net-busting 87 goals between them this season, with Salah leading the way on 43.

Now Jurgen Klopp’s men stand on the threshold of a place in the Champions League Final, thanks to the Fab Three gorging themselves on 14 of the 15 goals that Liverpool have scored in the knockout stages of Europe’s elite club competition.

And Mane insists it is all down to them being buddies.

“I think the secret is that we are close friends with each other,” said the Senegal international, who has found the net 18 times this term.

The front three have 87 goals between them this term (Image: Reuters)

Mane says the Reds front three are best of pals (Image: Getty Images Europe)

“I always love to play alongside these great players because we understand each other so well.

“We try to move for each other. It gets easier for us the more we train together and the more we know each other.

“It is great fun to have players like Mo and Roberto near me. It is always enjoyable.

“I am always happy to give an assist to my friend.

“You can see it on the pitch. I always look for Mo and Roberto and they always look for me. I think this makes us a better team.”

Salah and Firmino both scored twice, with Mane adding another, as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 at Anfield on Tuesday night.